Solar Properties

Match Chromosphere to its description.

• The plasma that surrounds the sun

• Layer of the sun where energy is transferred by thermal conduction.

• Contains the sun's outer shell from which light energy is radiated.

• Layer of the sun that is known for its red color and can only be seen during eclipses

Match Photosphere to its description.

• Contains the sun's outer shell from which light energy is radiated.

• Layer of the sun where energy is transferred by thermal conduction.

• The plasma that surrounds the sun

• Layer of the sun that is known for its red color and can only be seen during eclipses

Match Radiative Zone to its description.

• Layer of the sun that is known for its red color and can only be seen during eclipses

• Contains the sun's outer shell from which light energy is radiated.

• Layer of the sun where energy is transferred by thermal conduction.

• The plasma that surrounds the sun

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Match Corona with its description.

• The plasma that surrounds the sun

• Layer of the sun where energy is transferred by thermal conduction.

• Contains the sun's outer shell from which light energy is radiated.

• Layer of the sun that is known for its red color and can only be seen during eclipses

Match Convective Zone with its description.

• Layer of the sun that is known for its red color and can only be seen during eclipses

• Layer of the sun where energy is transferred by convection

• The central and hottest section of the sun

• Layer of the sun where energy is transferred by thermal conduction

The core is the central and hottest section of the sun,

• True

• False

The corona extends millions of miles into space.

• True

• False

The sun's inner core is the hottest part of the sun.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

What are the dark features that can be seen on the surface of the sun?

• Sunspots

• Solar Flares

• Prominences

• Corona

What is the primary source of energy for the Sun?

• Nuclear fusion in the core

• Chemical reactions on the surface

• Gravitational contraction

• Magnetic field interactions

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1